Dent Road milestone
Historical Environment Record No: MYD34770
Parish: Dent
OS Grid Reference: SD756869
Dale: Cumbria
Link to Archaeology Data Service:
http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/collections/blurbs/420.cfm
Description
Early to mid-19th century milestone. Dressed sandstone, square plinth with chamfered corners. White painted semicircular shaft inscribed ‘S9’ picked out in black. Rounded top. One of a series of 11 along the road from Sedbergh to Dent lying within the parish of Dent.
Location
From Dent Station follow signs to Dent for 3/4 mile. Milestone lies on left hand side of road opposite Cowgill Chapel and behind a concrete fence.
Public Transport Details
Nearest town/village: Dent Station or Dent. Call Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 to plan your journey. After the welcome message key in 874 for Cumbria.
Accessibility
Viewable from roadside.